Help with simple hitbox system

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#1

I have a part named “Blade” in my tool which is acting as a hitbox for my sword. I need the “Blade” to deal damage to the NPC when it is hit. how would i go about doing this?

#2

I am assuming you do not want to use .Touched for these triggers. So I recommend looking into this useful module:

#3 
local tool = script.Parent
local blade = tool:WaitForChild("Handle") --change name if necessary
local swingConn
local debounce = false

tool.Activated:Connect(function()
	swingConn = blade.Touched:Connect(function(hit)
		if debounce then
			return
		end
		local enemyHum = hit.Parent:FindFirstChild("Humanoid")
		if enemyHum then
			debounce = true
			enemyHum:TakeDamage(10) --damage, change damage if necessary
		end
		task.wait(0.5) --cooldown, change if necessary
		debounce = false
	end)
end)

tool.Deactivated:Connect(function()
	if swingConn then
		swingConn:Disconnect()
	end
end)

Here’s a damaging script which works when parented to the Tool instance. I’ve added a few comments in areas which might need changing.

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#4

Thank you! This works perfect.